切きっ先さき

noun

point of a sword; tip of a blade

Refers to the very tip of a sword, knife, or similar bladed weapon. Often used in descriptions of combat or craftsmanship.

• 刀かたなの切きっ先さきが鋭するどく光ひかっていた。

  The point of the sword gleamed sharply.

noun

sharp verbal attack; cutting remark

Figurative use: a pointed, aggressive remark or criticism that feels like a thrust from a blade.

• 彼かれの言こと葉ばの切きっ先さきは、いつも相あい手ての弱じゃく点てんを突つく。

  The sharp edge of his words always strikes at his opponent's weak points.